Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

Be a part of an organization with a dynamic leadership team that truly values and appreciates its employees. This Milwaukee area client offers excellent growth opportunities. The focus of this position is to develop, implement, and improve factory processes. As the link between design engineering and the production floor, you will provide the manufacturing expertise needed to implement the production of new products and process changes to existing products. This role reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on setting up assembly lines, establishing processes, and creating documentation.
• Bring mobile equipment products from design hand-off to completion.
• Plan, support, and lead the introduction of products to the manufacturing floor.
• Manage the integration of new products into existing lines, considering online balance, pFMEA, and line efficiency.
• Lead the development of Operation Method Standards (e.g., best practices for assembling products).
• Apply advanced understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to reduce waste in manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot production line problems.
• Lead initiatives to mitigate risk, maintain ISO compliance, and reduce costs.
• Lead design initiatives within the manufacturing process, including line/cell layout, tooling, and part flow.
• Justify capital equipment investments.
• Advance safety and ergonomic practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5 to 12 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in a large assembly operation.
• Proficient computer skills, including CAD (Pro-E / Creo preferred), Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ideally, prior experience establishing assembly lines from concept to production.

About the Company

A major player in the heavy mobile equipment industry, this growing division of a $1 Billion organization has nearly 6,000 employees worldwide. With production orders booked out for a year, the company boasts a dynamic Manufacturing Engineering Manager promoted from within. The outstanding culture focuses on safety and individual growth.

Benefits

• 4.5% Employer match on 401K.
• Health, Vision, Dental insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance.
• 8% Bonus Level.
• Flexible work hours (9 hours Monday-Thursday, 4 hours on Friday without using PTO).
• On-site fitness center and nurse.
• Work/Life Balance – real vacations without being tethered to work.
• Culture of continuous improvement with a voice for team members.
• Business casual workplace (jeans every day).

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